A non-profit organization founded over a decade ago on a vision of educating the public as to the lifestyles and business practices of ordinary seamen during the period of 1650 to 1730, and seeks to teach the differences between Privateers, Pirates and Buccaneersas well as impact of piracy to the general public during the Golden Age of Piracy.

Ye Pyrate Brotherhood (YPB) is a group of men and women from all walks of life and varied backgrounds who share a vision members share a passion for the history, adventure, and romance of the golden age of piracy.

Our members have an interest in acting and improvisation, costuming, black powder weapons, period games, nautical arts, sailing, singing, swordplay, dancing, writing, and having fun.